Chicago-based Technomic, a Winsight company, announced it will embark on a new multi-client study entitled “The Marijuana Effect: Understanding the Implications of Legal Recreational Cannabis Products on Restaurants & Bars.” The study will explore the impact of legalized marijuana on major industries, including adult beverages and foodservice.

Birmingham, Ala.-based Royal Cup Coffee & Tea (Royal Cup), an importer, roaster and distributor of premium and specialty coffees and teas, announced the April 2 launch of a new line of shelf-stable, ready-to-drink cold-brew coffees. This will be the company’s first liquid product introduction following its acquisition of Icebox Coffee.

Diageo North America, Norwalk, Conn., announced the development of a new skill for Amazon Alexa. With Diageo's new “Happy Hour” skill, available for users 21 and older on Amazon Alexa-enabled devices, at-home entertaining becomes easier and more experiential, the company says.

The Brewers Association’s 2018 Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) & BrewExpo America will descend upon Music City USA for four days of education and networking.

The Boulder, Colo.-based Brewers Association (BA) announced that founder and past president Charlie Papazian will retire from the BA on Jan. 23, 2019, which also marks his 70th birthday and 40 years building the craft brewing community.

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced its fourth quarter operating results and that it achieved or exceeded the company’s full-year guidance in 2017.

Brockmans Gin, Woking, U.K., is once again inviting bars from the around the world to enter their best Brockmans Gin cocktail as part of a competition to find the best ‘Brocktail’ for World Gin Day on June 9.  

Tropicana, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo Inc., is announcing its newest product offerings: Tropicana Kids and Tropicana Coco Blends.

Michelob ULTRA, a brand of St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch, unveiled 7-ounce bottles, bringing consumers a Michelob ULTRA offering at a portion that will fit their needs any night of the week. With 55 calories and 1.5 carbs, Michelob ULTRA’s 7-ounce packaging is a beer solution to keep the weeknight light, the company says.

Laughing Man Coffee, a brand of Waterbury, Vt.-based Keurig Green Mountain Inc., announced a brand refresh and new marketing campaign, “Make Every Cup Count,” to celebrate its mission to deliver premium coffee and give back to the farmers who produce it.